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and other tropical areas around the globe. The concept of raised homes on stilts and large wraparound porches not only provided ventilation and shade in the hot subtropical climate, but allowed flood waters from tropical cyclones to pass below. Another typical feature of high ceilings and large
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windows was also adapted to the hot southern climate. The high celings and large windows allowed the heat to rise and escape. Large shutters allowed a breeze when present, but kept out the hot, overhead summer sun.
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typified by a low slung, wood-frame house, with a large porch. It was widespread in the 19th and early 20th century. Some elements of the style are still popular as a source of design themes. The name refers to
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and their descendants. These homes were often designed with outdoor porches and large windows (with shutters) to help try to cool homes during the long hot season in these low latitude subtropical climates.
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Classic Cracker, Florida's Wood-Frame Vernacular Architecture, Ronald W. Haase, 1992, Pineapple Press, Sarasota, Florida, ISBN 1-56164-013-1
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Southern plantation style borrowed some of their design and concept from the
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Exploring Florida: A Social Studies Resource for Students and Teachers
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Cracker style house at the Forest Capital Museum State Park
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museum on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida
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vernacular architecture
colonial-era
pioneer settlers
French
Caribbean
raised floors
dogtrot houses
metal roofs

Tallahassee Museum
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Cracker Country
Capt. Francis A. Hendry House
Stephens House
Manatee Village Historical Park
Old Mayo Free Press Building
Old Lafayette County Courthouse
House of the Seven Gables
Bensen House
Plumb House
Winchester Symphony House
Laura (Riding) Jackson Historic House
Architecture of the United States
Cracker Gothic
"Cracker House"
"Florida Vernacular Architecture"
the original
"Gallery: Florida Cracker Homestead"
"Cracker House"

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